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First Position

Synopsis

Six dance students follow the same dream against long odds in this documentary from filmmaker Bess Kargman. The Youth America Grand Prix is a competition for young ballet students between the ages of 9 and 19; it's one of the world's leading proving grounds for new talent, and most major dance companies and schools pay close attention to who fares well in the annual contest. Each year, thousands of dancers enter, but only 300 make it into the finals, held in New York City. First Position follows six...more

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4.0

72 out of 100 Metascore®

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Beware - it's an infomercial crafted by YAGP! by Russkaya
While this film is interesting in that it affords a rare inside view into the world of ballet competitions, it is quite misleading in several respects. Most...

5

An AMAZING documentary that shows what it really takes.... by ineeddancetolive
You do not have to like ballet to LOVE this film. It shows devotion, beauty, heart, character, tenacity--all the ups and downs that every aspiring dancer...

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